(RED LAKE, ON) – A R.I.D.E program in Red Lake has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.
On February 25, 2024, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E program on Highway 125 near Balmer Creek Road in Red Lake. A driver approached the R.I.D.E program and was requested to provide a breath sample.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Red Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Garnet KEEPER, 22-years-old, of Pikangikum, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:
· Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
· Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
· Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on April 18, 2024.